New Zealand Low Fat Chocolate Crumb Bulk from China
Bulk low fat chocolate crumb (1kg quota access) from New Zealand in paste/granule mix, <5.5% butterfat, containers >2kg for U.S. manufacturers. HTS 1806.20.85.00 per U.S. note 3 for low fat crumb excluding retail confections. High cocoa solids content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Note limited NZ quota (1kg); coordinate with licensed customs broker for allocation
• Label as 'industrial ingredient - not for retail sale' to affirm classification
• Comply with FDA prior notice for milk-containing cocoa products